Finding Nemo

Name: Finding Nemo
Director: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2003-05-30
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould

After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

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Director

Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich

Studio

N/A

Release

30 May 2003

Runtime

100 min

Genres

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Cast & Characters

Albert Brooks

Ellen DeGeneres

Alexander Gould

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Critical Assessment

IMDb

8.2/10

RT Critics

99%

Metacritic

90/100

Finding Nemo holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,196,544 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.

Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.

Ratings as of 2026-07-30

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AI Verdict

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Based on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (1,196,544 votes), 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary

Review excerpts praise "Finding Nemo" for its animation, characters, humor, and storytelling. The film is described as "utterly stunning", with great visuals and a compelling tale that seamlessly blends adventure and emotional depth. Reviewers also mention the film's ability to gloss over dark themes like loss and despair in favor of a more lighthearted tone.

Reviews

One of the best animated films I have ever seen. Great characters, amusing animation, and laugh-out-loud humor. Also, watch for the little skit shown after the credits. It's all great stuff that simply must be seen.
Dave09
Utterly stunning. There isn't anything to dislike about <em>'Finding Nemo'</em>, it sets the tone perfectly and expertly tells the tale of Nemo, Marlin and Dory. Considering how the story goes, the film does an outstanding job at seamlessly switching between Nemo's adventure and…
r96sk · 9/10
Awesome ocean visuals and fun story do a good job glossing over dark themes of loss, addiction, hopelessness and despair.
John · 10/10
"Nemo" is your typically adventurous and curious offspring. Living amidst the wonders of the Barrier Reef has began to wear on the young clownfish, though, and he yearns for the open ocean. His dad knows best and has forbidden him from leaving the safety of their home waters but…
CinemaSerf · 7/10